The Department of Education (DepEd) hereby reinforces DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2015 entitled Hiring Guidelines for Teacher I Positions Effective School Year (SY) 2015-2016 as the primary hiring policies to be used in the evaluation and selection of teachers for the kindergarten, elementary, and junior high levels from hereon until further notice.

In the event that the schools division office still has available teaching positions after having implemented DepEd Order No. 7, s. 2015, DepEd Order No. 22, s. 2015 entitled Hiring Guidelines for the Remaining Teaching Positions Effective SY 2015-2016 shall be used.

The said Orders shall be effective until such time as these are repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly by the Department.

Immediate dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.

(Sgd.) BR. ARMIN A. LUISTRO FSC
Secretary

References:
DepEd Order: (Nos. 7 and 22, s. 2015)

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POLICY
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SCHOOLS